To make the decision on whether or not you would like to take your dog through this type of training, you need to understand EXACTLY what protection training is:
Protection training is the formalisation of the natural aggressive instinct of the dog through specific repetitive exercises.
In other words we train the dog to protect you by, developing it's aggression and it's desire to chase things using confidence building exercises. At no time are the dogs subjected to overwhelmingly fearful situations. Their minds are developed to believe that they can win. You can not do this using fear tactics, it must be with confidence. The dogs are not hurt intentionally when trained correctly. There are so called "trainers" out there who abuse dogs to make them savage and they shouldn't be allowed to draw breath (my opinion). As an owner you should check the credentials and the experience of the trainer before any training is started.
This aspect of dog training is always a contentious issue. Any good trainer should be able to demonstrate the proper use of a protection dog. They should also be able to switch their dog from calm and friendly to a controlled and formidable defender and then back to calm and friendly. A dog trained through fear will not be able to do this. The dog has been used by man for this type of work for thousands of years. So it is obvious that the dog has a natural ability to do this work. The reason why the dog will or will not be successful with protection training lies in the temperament of your dog. Some dogs do have environmental or genetic issues that prevent them to undertake this type of training. We do not train just any dog in protection work although it can be any breed or even a cross breed dog or bitch. Your dog must display all the right attributes to begin protection training. We will firstly assess your dog for suitability before any training begins. These tests for suitability are done while you are there so you can watch and we do not physically or mentally harm your dog in any way In a home environment we must have a dog that has been trained for absolute control and safety, this applies even more so with protection trained dogs. The dog must be predictable, controllable and only respond in specified situations, such as definite threat to you or your family. We will not change your dog’s temperament, which means it will not turn around and suddenly become a danger to your family. We simply modify some natural behaviours to make them a trustworthy protector AT EVERY STAGE OF ANY TRAINING CONTROL
IS OUR GOAL THIS TRAINING IS NOT CRUEL AND DOES NOT HARM YOUR DOG - IN FACT THE DOG LOVES THE EXPERIENCE BECAUSE IT IS TRAINED IN CONFIDENCE NOT FEAR. Always check out the trainer ask him or her as many questions as you need and if you are asked to leave while your dog is being assessed take your dog with you and DON’T go back. We conduct training courses for any level of protection orientated training , such as family protection, personal protection, security dog handler protection, corporate protection, VIP protection, asset protection, vehicle protection, etc. | 
